North Smethwick Development Trust

Sandwell Falls Prevention Exercise - A Falls Free Life
2025-11-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-30 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Brasshouse Community Centre
Falling down can be frightening. A fall can cause injury and create a situation where a person’s confidence is shaken.
The Falls Prevention Exercise Programme is a free service aimed at preventing falls in those aged 50+ or have mobility/balance issues.
What is it?
We offer a 12-week safe exercise programme at one of our community venues across Sandwell.
These exercises are designed to improve your mobility, balance and strength.
If you are unable to attend one of our community sessions, we can provide a workbook for you to exercise safely at home.
The team will also provide Information, Advice and Guidance on ways to prevent falls and maintain your mobility and balance.
The service will also refer you to the other community support services available if necessary.

Eligibility

Eligibility

Aged 50 and over
Sandwell resident or registered with a GP in Sandwell

Inclusion Criteria (1 or more of the following):

Fear of Falling
Feeling unstable
History of Falls (injurious and non-injurious)
Low bone density and/or family history of osteoporotic fracture.
Be able to stand independently with/without walking aid
Be able to mobilise independently with/without walking aid

Exclusions

GP has said that you have a heart condition and has recommended only medically-approved physical activity.
Pain
Angina
Acute systemic illness (cancer)
Visual or vestibular disturbances
Significant drop in BP during exercise
Unstable or acute heart failure
Unable to maintain seated upright posture
Impaired cognition
Diagnosis of dementia

Tai Chi
2025-11-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-01 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-08 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-29 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-05 13:30 - 14:30
Are you looking for a low impact exercise class then look no further? Come join us for our Free Tai Chi session which is suitable for all ages and abilities, thanks to funding from the Harborne Parish Lands Charity.
📍 Brasshouse Community Centre, Smethwick (B66 1BA)
🗓 Every Monday
🕐 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
How can Tai Chi help?
◾ Improves agility, balance and coordination
◾ Improves upper-body & lower-body strength
◾ Reduce stress & has a calming effect
◾ Improves general health & fitness
◾ Improves mood & makes you feel relaxed
◾ Promotes weight loss

No experience needed — just wear comfy clothes and come along!
Great for all ages and fitness levels.

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The Aman Group
2025-11-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-30 10:00 - 12:00
Improving women’s (predominately South Asian Women) holistic wellbeing, through gentle exercise, informed sessions, trips out, befriending, relieving stress and anxiety, improving relationships, creating life balances, mindfulness, self-improvement, positive thinking and career support.

Creative Sewing Classes
2025-11-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-30 10:00 - 13:00
Join Alison of “Make Good Arts” for a fun interactive and practical course that that is ideal for people wanting to learn a new skills or refresh those skills, make friends, feel connected to others, feel less lonely and share conversations. No experience needed full support to learn is provided.

Gaining confidence in using a sewing machine?
Refreshing your sewing skills?
Making a series of practical items in a structured programme of activities either for yourself, or sew for other good causes?

Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Refreshments provided.
This activity is made possible through the generosity of Harborne Parish Lands Charity

Brasshouse Community Kitchen - Free Meals
2025-12-02 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-09 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-23 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-30 12:30 - 14:00
Are you a Sandwell resident and in need of a hot meal?
Then join us every Tuesday between 12:30pm and 2.00pm to share a FREE hot meals, drink, activities and socialise.
(Food will be served between 12:45 and 1.30pm.
This project is made possible, thanks to funding from Sandwell Council.
